1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |